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What are ergolytic drugs?
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Ergolytic drugs do not enhance performance, in actuality they hinder performance of athletes.
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What are the 7 ergolytic drugs? (SCAMEDB)
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Alcohol, Cocaine, Marijuana, smokeless tobacco, blood pressure pills, eye drops, diuretics.
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Why is alcohol an ergolytic compound?
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Alcohol is cardiotoxic in that it reduces the contractility of the left ventricle. Alcohols impairs coordination and reaction time.
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Why is marijuana an ergolytic compound?
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Marijuana is an ergolytic compound because it makes the heart work harder. It increases HR, BP and reduces stroke volume.
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How much marijuana metabolites stay in the body for up to a week?
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approximately 20%
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How does smokeless tobacco hinder performance?
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Smokeless tobacco makes the heart work harder and can cause oral cancer.
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Why are blood pressure pills considered ergolytic?
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Blood pressure pills reduce tidal volume, but they have little effect on people with high fitness levels.
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How are eye drops ergolytic?
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They slow down the heart and reduce maximal oxygen uptake
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Sleeping pills have a hangover effect. T/F
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True
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Cough Syrup can effect judgement and motor skills. T/F
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True
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Why are diuretics an ergolytic drug?
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Diuertics reduce plasma volume. With long term use: loss of potassium and irregular heart rhythms (premature ventricular contractions)
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